Is Bitcoin Going Up or Down in 2026? w/ Kyle Chasse

Kyle Chasse joins Keith & Ben to break down Bitcoin’s four-year cycle, what it means for today’s market, and what could be coming next for Bitcoin and the broader crypto industry. From past patterns to future possibilities, they dive into the forces shaping the next phase of crypto.Subscribe to Kyle's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@KyleChasseCrypto/videosMemes and Markets explores how culture and memes shape & get shaped by financial markets to present the information you want at a level you can understand and relate to. Don't forget to subscribe to me notified when we go live on Tuesdays & Thursdays.Subscribe to our Substack: https://www.memesandmarkets.com/Memes & Markets Socials x: https://x.com/MemesandmktsTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/memesandmarketsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/memesandmkts/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1GSfFx3sQoG2bYAbIYUocN?si=-iGrWrvmTUSEZw7S06AS1gApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/memes-and-markets/id1840280923Our socials Follow Keith on his main channel  @theinneroperator  Follow Keith on X: https://x.com/inneroperatorFollow Ben's Crypto channel  @dontbuy_this  Follow Ben's Podcast  @BenLeavittShow  Follow Ben on X: https://x.com/iambenleavittJoin the waitlist for our Gambling Monitoring App: https://nodice.app/Chapters00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction00:28 Kyle's YouTube Journey and Growth Challenges03:08 Trading Insights and Strategies08:52 Bitcoin as a Reserve Asset12:08 Market Cycles and Economic Factors20:37 Conviction in Bitcoin Investment24:59 High Conviction Bets on Altcoins36:18 The Importance of Research and Risk in Investments39:00 Market Reactions and Personal Experiences42:48 Accessing Private Investment Opportunities54:16 The Ripple and XRP Discussion01:09:14 Gold, Silver, and Bitcoin Dynamics01:13:08 Institutional Bitcoin Accumulation01:16:12 Preparing for Market Cycles01:17:44 Concerns About Future Conflicts01:20:58 The Dangers of AI Development01:24:21 Wealth Disparity and Future Employment01:26:30 AI Tools and Automation in Content Creation01:44:07 The AI Bubble and Its Impact on Entrepreneurship01:47:03 Social Dynamics: The Haves vs. The Have-Nots01:50:02 The Role of Community in a Digital Age01:53:06 The Disconnect Between Wealth and Reality01:56:17 The Illusion of Free Services and Data Extraction01:59:00 Navigating Apathy and Depression in Modern Society02:01:08 Market Trends: Speculation and Consumer Behavior02:08:59 Navigating Communication and Misunderstandings02:12:04 The Limitations of AI and Information Sources02:14:06 The Evolution of Content Creation on YouTube02:19:16 Bridging Conversations and Understanding PerspectivesDisclaimer This video is for education and entertainment only. We are not financial, legal, tax, or investment advisors. Nothing here is a recommendation or a solicitation to buy/sell any asset or strategy. Crypto and markets are risky—you can lose all your money. Do your own research and consult a qualified professional.We (and guests) may hold positions in assets discussed and may receive sponsorships/affiliate revenue from links—assume we do. Mention of any company, protocol, or product is not an endorsement. Information may be inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated as of recording. Past performance is not indicative of future results.